Whirlpool Easytronic freezer. Display u/s motor running all the time

Hi. Whirlpool Easytronic (manufacturered 1999).
Was fine until it took the RCCB out on the house consumer unit, once it was reset there is no digital display and now runs all the time and really cold.
Is it cost effective to repair ??

Electronics won´t stop "clicking", and it runs very cold. The freezer has been standing i the same place for 2 years and the problem suddenly appeared. Talked to a service guy and he said that the electronics and the sensor can be damaged.... No idea of the cost for repair...Electronics won´t stop "clicking", and it runs very cold. The freezer has been standing i the same place for 2 years and the problem suddenly appeared. Talked to a service guy and he said that the electronics and the sensor can be damaged.... No idea of the cost for repair...

it ''clicks'' all the time and stops only if i push the right lower button,but if i do then it goes -24C.it ''clicks'' all the time and stops only if i push the right lower button,but if i do then it goes -24C.

6 Suggested Answers

This one sounds like the defrost timer is not working and you are not getting a defrost cycle every 6-8 hours (or when needed). Another issue could be that air (moisture) is getting in from a leaky door seal, etc. and causing the freeze up. If you have a sealed system problem where the cooling coils are not uniformly frosted up then the defrost thermostat will not "know" there is an ice condition and therefore not go into defrost mode (same issue if the defrost t-stat is bad). After you have ALL the ice out of the unit it would be a good idea to take the interior rear cover off so you can view the coils. Start the freezer back up and watch over the next 1/2 hour or so to see that the entire coil is frosting up uniformly. If it isn't you may have a plugged system, a leak causing low refrigerant, etc. If over time the coils look uniformly frosted up you may have a defective defrost heating element itself (no heat, no defrost sort of thing). The defrost elements can be checked with a multimeter for continuity if you know how to do that sort of thing. It's hard to know a person's ability by these forums or if they can tackle certain test procedures.

You Said,I have a Whirlpool upright freezer AFG 371/H there is a digital display
and lights and buttons, on/off temp alarm etc running across the top of
the freezer. None of this works but the freezer is still freezing. i
have no idea what the temp is.

I think you should try unplugging it for 5 minutes and then try restarting it and see if it reset.

If the freezer was stored and not running for 7 years it may have lost coolant. Since the compressor is running recharging the coolant may fix the problem. Hot compressor might indicate low coolant since its motor is immersed in it.

Good day,Could be a tstat, but the machine should be running extremely cold.Confused as to the age. You said it was 1 1/2 years old. If that is the case. the compressor,and all connecting tubing are under a 5 year factory warrant. You could replace the tstat, and if within a few days the problem isn't solved, then the rest of the serious problems are covered by factory warranty.Call your selling dealer for factory warranty service.

Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.

Related Questions:

The alarm light may stay on until the freezer has reached the proper temperature and cooled down.
If you just plugged it in then it will take some time for it to cool down and the alarm light to turn off.

Fan problem is one of the most common reasons for the freezer to start failing, this is called "frost free failure." Ice can build up on the evaporator coils over time, and this ice builds up until it starts blocking the fan. The fan is responsible for circulating cold air throughout the freezer, so if it is blocked the freezer will not be able to freeze any food. You can usually check this by removing an access panel in the back of the freezer to inspect the coils. If ice is built up on the coils, a hairdryer can assist in defrosting them.

It's also possible that the fan is not running at all. If the fan is burned out or the motor isn't running, cold air can't circulate through the freezer and everything will melt. You can normally hear the fan motor switch on and off from time to time. Listen for it and if you can't hear it coming on for an extended period of time, the motor may need repair or replacement. The wires connecting to the fan may be the problem, preventing the fan from receiving electricity.

Several other problems could be keeping your freezer from freezing:

There could be leaks in one or several of the hoses in the refrigerator, which results in the cold air being lost instead of circulating properly throughout the fridge and freezer.

If you have the freezer so full that the cold air can't circulate, your food will thaw even though the freezer isn't malfunctioning. Always leave some space open in the freezer and try to not store food right up against the cooling vents.

The thermostat might have shorted out, which means the freezer can't accurately determine how cold it is. If this is the case, the refrigerator would probably not be working, either.

If your defrost drain becomes clogged, the water in the line will just refreeze over and over again, which could damage the lines as well as the fan. Always check the drain and make sure no sludge is building up in it if you have a self-defrosting refrigerator.

Always try to keep the freezer door closed for long periods of time. The more the door is opened, the more warm air is let in and cold air is released. If the door is opened frequently, the freezer could be warming faster than the fridge can cool it, which will thaw your food.

Fan problem is one of the most common reasons for the freezer to start
failing, this is called "frost free failure." Ice can build up on the
evaporator coils over time, and this ice builds up until it starts
blocking the fan. The fan is responsible for circulating cold air
throughout the freezer, so if it is blocked the freezer will not be able
to freeze any food. You can usually check this by removing an access
panel in the back of the freezer to inspect the coils. If ice is built
up on the coils, a hairdryer can assist in defrosting them.

It's also possible that the fan is not running at all. If the fan is
burned out or the motor isn't running, cold air can't circulate through
the freezer and everything will melt. You can normally hear the fan
motor switch on and off from time to time. Listen for it and if you
can't hear it coming on for an extended period of time, the motor may
need repair or replacement. The wires connecting to the fan may be the
problem, preventing the fan from receiving electricity.

Several other problems could be keeping your freezer from freezing:

There could be leaks in one or several of the hoses in the refrigerator,
which results in the cold air being lost instead of circulating
properly throughout the fridge and freezer.

If you have the freezer so full that the cold air can't circulate, your
food will thaw even though the freezer isn't malfunctioning. Always
leave some space open in the freezer and try to not store food right up
against the cooling vents.

The thermostat might have shorted out, which means the freezer can't
accurately determine how cold it is. If this is the case, the
refrigerator would probably not be working, either.

If your defrost drain becomes clogged, the water in the line will just
refreeze over and over again, which could damage the lines as well as
the fan. Always check the drain and make sure no sludge is building up
in it if you have a self-defrosting refrigerator.

Always try to keep the freezer door closed for long periods of time. The
more the door is opened, the more warm air is let in and cold air is
released. If the door is opened frequently, the freezer could be warming
faster than the fridge can cool it, which will thaw your food.

The response rate on FixYa FREE questions is usually over 80%, but sometimes questions go un-answered when:1. the question is unclear, incomplete, or poorly worded...2. the question is mis-categorized - so the correct experts aren't viewing it...3. the question requires an answer for something that cannot be explained online adequately...4. specific training, tools, or equipment are required to avoid injury or death...5. the Experts that are online simply don't have the resources to answer your question fully...

Please feel free to re-work your question if you feel one of these may be the reason.Of course you are not required - but converting your question to a PAID one usually increases the reply rate as well.

Normal rates for FixYa are...$ 9.99 answer for one question.$12.99 Live Real-Time online chat or premium e-mail support.$29.99 Live Real Time phone supportSometimes FixYa will run specials for unlimited questions via monthly subscription or reduced rates for limited periods.

Consider the savings that can be had when an informed Expert can save you a $100 service call, or a $350 trip to the car dealership.Your problem solved - guaranteed! Or your money back!!

If you don't want to pay - feel free to re-submit your question so it returns back to the top of the work queue if you still need help.

Thanks for using FixYa - a 4 THUMBS rating is appreciated for helping with your FREE question

Is this a side by side fridge freezer? Most Whirlpool models with LCD display on front- reset filter indicator to display 99% by pressing and holding 'OK' button until filter resets to 99%. If you have a different model, or of this doesn't work, advise on model number and I can instruct further

Since this is a new freezer it should be serviced by the people who sold it to you in order to avoid any warranty conflict. The fan blades of these units are of a slip fit onto the motor shaft. It is possible that the fan blade has come off the motor shaft.

You Said,I have a Whirlpool upright freezer AFG 371/H there is a digital display
and lights and buttons, on/off temp alarm etc running across the top of
the freezer. None of this works but the freezer is still freezing. i
have no idea what the temp is.

I think you should try unplugging it for 5 minutes and then try restarting it and see if it reset.

Most likely you have a defrost problem. IF, you think the timer is ok then the most likely problem is the bi-metal. That is a little part usually on the top right side of the evap coil and has two wires on it. If you can find the defrost timer and advance it slowly till the refrigerator stops running, then being in the defrost postion you can see if the heater is coming on. If so you have a bad timer. If NOT, then either the heater or the bi-metal is bad. Usually it is the bi-metal